Tyne and Wear Support Services

On this page, you will find local resources designed to support families caring for victims of sexual or violent crimes in Tyne and Wear. 

Victim Support help anyone affected by crime – the victim, friends and family or others involved. You can get help at anytime regardless of when the crime took place. Victim Support help you to:

  1. Feel safe and secure.
  2. Understand your rights and services you’re entitled to.
  3. Explore ways to cope.
  4. Connect you to support networks.

Northumbria Victim and Witness Service help anyone affected by a crime and offer a range of support services.

South Tyneside Council provide a list of support services for victims of crime.

Sanctum Sunderland provide accommodation for people fleeing domestic abuse that are unable to access refuge.

The North East Law Centre offers both free and paid services. The Centre provides specialist legal advice in the following areas: family, education, immigration, discrimination and employment.

Here you can find mental health support services available in Tyne and Wear.

Carers Trust support unpaid carers ensuring they have access to the support, advice and resources they need.

The Local Offer provides information about support and services available for children and young people (from birth to 25 years) with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and their families.

Need more help?

More detailed information about specific areas of support can be found on our Help and Support pages.

If you would like to receive support from Restitute, you can self-refer for support on this page.

Something missing?

If you know of a service that supports 3rd party victims of crime that should be included on this page, please use this form to let us know.